National Open University of Nigeria

Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikwe Express Way, Jabi- Abuja

Faculty of Education 1234

2021_1 Examination
PROGRAMME: PGDE
COURSE CODE: EDU 711
COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION
CREDIT UNIT: 2
TIME ALLOWED: 2 HRS

INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER THREE QUESTIONS IN ALL. QUESTION ONE IS

COMPULSORY

1a) Explain what differentiates Educational Philosophy from other disciplines. 10 marks.
1b. Explain briefly the relationship of philosophy to teachers` programme from your own
perception. 10 marks.
1c. Explain (5) ways you can systematically motivate your student your students to learn. 10
marks

2a) What is motivation, explain two types of it in detail. 10 marks.

b) Distinguish with at least 5 points between formal education, informal and non-formal types of
education. 10 marks

3a) What differentiates analytic philosophy from prescriptive philosophy. 10marks.

b) Proffer 5 applications of the learning principles that can be wisely applied in
teaching/learning challenging processes. 10 marks

4a) Justify the effectiveness of readiness teaching and learning situation. 10 marks
b) Discuss the strategies that teachers should adopted to ensure students enjoy maximum benefit
of transfer of learning in classroom situations. 10 marks